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Enhanced Reporting for Better Accuracy in Form E

Learn about the Form E document for LHDN, including how A3 new joiners and A4 leavers are calculated, and discover a new feature that lets you download detailed employee reports to easily verify payroll year and payroll center data.

Audience & Scope

Audience: HR Admin

Module: Payroll 

Country: Malaysia

Pre-requisites: Admin User group settings enabled, assigned as Payroll Manager 

 

What is Form E?

Form E is an annual employer declaration submitted to LHDN. It acts as a cover letter, summarising key employee information for the selected payroll year, including:

  • Total number of employees
  • Number of new joiners
  • Number of employees who ceased employment

 

Understanding Key Fields in Form E

Two important fields that often require validation are:

  • A3: Number of New Employees
    This includes employees whose start date falls between 1 January and 31 December of the selected payroll year.
  • A4: Number of Employees Who Ceased Employment
    This includes employees whose end date falls within the same period (1 January to 31 December).

Accurate reporting in these fields is essential, as discrepancies may lead to submission issues or additional clarification requests from LHDN.

 

New Feature: Download Detailed Employee Reports for A3 & A4

To make verification easier and reduce manual checking, a new enhancement has been introduced.

You can now download a detailed report that shows exactly which employees are included in the fields A3 and A4.

 

How to Download the Report

To test or use this feature, follow these steps below:

  1. Login to BrioHR
  2. Go into the Payroll module
  3. Select the Payroll center
  4. Look for Quick Actions on the Payroll Dashboard
  5. Click Download on Form E / CP8D
  6. Scroll down to the Form E section
  7. Click Download for the report required

This report allows you to:

  • Identify employees classified as new joiners (A3)
  • Review employees marked as ceased (A4)
  • Quickly troubleshoot discrepancies before submission

 

Why This Enhancement Matters

This new reporting feature provides greater transparency and control over your Form E submission by:

  • Reducing manual effort in validating employee counts
  • Minimising reporting errors
  • Helping ensure compliance with LHDN requirements

With clearer visibility into how A3 and A4 figures are calculated, you can submit your Form E with greater confidence.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is the purpose of Form E?

A: Form E is an annual declaration submitted to LHDN that summarises employee information and acts as a cover document for tax reporting.

Q: How is A3 (new joiners) calculated?

A: A3 includes all employees whose start date falls between 1 January and 31 December of the selected payroll year.

Q: How is A4 (employees who ceased) calculated?

A: A4 includes all employees whose end date falls within the same period (1 January to 31 December).

Q: How does the new report help?

A: The downloadable report shows exactly which employees are counted in A3 and A4, making it easier to verify and troubleshoot discrepancies.

Q: Can I filter the report?

A: Yes, the report can be generated based on a specific payroll year and payroll center.

 

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